Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Mumbai High-Rise Fire Claims One Life, Injures Eighteen
A fire started in the basement of a 24-story building in Mumbai, quickly spreading smoke through the building's electrical systems.
Firefighters rescued residents, but a 75-year-old woman died from smoke inhalation.
Eighteen others were injured, with some in critical condition.
The fire was brought under control after three hours, and the cause is currently under investigation, though a short circuit is suspected.
A fire broke out in a high-rise residential building in Dahisar East, Mumbai.
The fire started in the basement and spread rapidly through electrical ducts.
One 75-year-old woman died due to smoke inhalation.
Eighteen people were injured, with 3-4 in critical condition.
Fire officials rescued over 40 residents.
- Who
- Fire officials and residents
- What
- A fire broke out in a residential building
- When
- Sunday afternoon around 3 PM
- Where
- New Jankalyan Society, Dahisar East, Mumbai
- Why
- Likely a short circuit, under investigation
- Building Name
- New Jankalyan Society
- Location
- Dahisar East, Mumbai
- Casualties
- 1 Dead, 18 Injured
- Building Height
- 24-storey
- Cause (Preliminary)
- Short circuit
Sources
Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out In 23-Storey Building In Dahisar, Firefighting Operations Underway
Fire Breaks Out in 24-Storey Mumbai Building
Fire breaks out in 24-storey residential building in Dahisar East - Telegraph India
Mumbai: Massive Fire Breaks Out in 24-Storey Building in Dahisar; Rescue Underway
1 Dead, 18 Injured After Fire Erupts In 24-Storey Residential Building In Mumbai
Woman Dead, 18 Injured in Fire at 24-storey Building in Mumbai
Woman Dead, 18 Injured In Fire In 24-Storey Building In Mumbai's Dahisar
Mumbai: Woman dies as fire breaks out at high-rise in Dahisar
Mumbai: One woman dead, 18 injured after fire breaks out in 24-storey residential building
Woman dead, 18 injured after fire in 24-storey residential building in Mumbai's Dahisar East
At least one dead, several injured after fire erupts in 24-storey Mumbai residential building
Mumbai building fire: Woman killed, 18 injured in fire at New Janakalyan Society in Dahisar
